Sports Press PhotoMikel Merino 'so proud' to captain Arsenal as Gunners stars shine in Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich Town
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Every Second MediaMerino relishes captaincy role
The Spanish midfielder could not hide his delight after being trusted to lead his team-mates out onto the pitch. Speaking to Arsenal's official website, Merino said: "It's a huge honour. I'm so proud, and to represent this club in this way, wearing the armband - many legends have done it before me. To me it's happiness and I try to do the best thing I can to represent this club, and I know how big it is to wear the armband, so I'm really happy."
Getty Images SportPerfect Gunners await draw
Arsenal maintained their 100 per cent winning record across all competitions this season despite making wholesale changes to their starting line-up. Standout displays from teenage prospects Dowman and Marli Salmon provided a welcome boost to Arteta's squad depth. The north London outfit now await their next opponents in Wednesday night's Carabao Cup fourth-round draw.
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